N4159 - 1955 Mooney M-18C 55 Aircraft Registration

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1955 MOONEY M-18C 55

Aircraft Description

N4159 is a 1955 Mooney M-18C 55, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mackey International Airlines INC in Ocala, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 4, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2004. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N4159 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4EA46 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4159 was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Mooney International Corporation, based in Kerrville, Texas, has been manufacturing high-performance single-engine aircraft since 1953. Known for their distinctive forward-swept vertical tail and efficient low-wing designs, Mooney aircraft are prized for their speed and fuel efficiency. AviatorDB tracks 5,689 Mooney aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-18C 55 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4159. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1955
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M-18C 55
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
MITEM-18 Mite
Cruise Speed
103 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 4, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 11, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
MACKEY INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES INC
Address
C/O MACKEY KEITH J
9000 SE 70TH TERRACE
City
OCALA
State / Zip Code
Florida34472
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51165106
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4EA46

Additional Details

Registration
N4159
Serial Number
325
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00741574

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC